Table 3-51. Anchor Winch Torque Converter Troubleshooting

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TM 55-1905-220-14-3

Table 3-51. Anchor Winch Torque Converter Troubleshooting.

NOTE

Refer to paragraph 3-136 for maintenance, unless noted.

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Loss of fluid from converter.

Step 1.

Inspect for leaky pipe connections.

Check all lines and connections. Be sure no rubbing or excessive vibration is present. Have

system under pressure when looking for leaks by operating converter at partial speed.

Step 2.

Inspect for leaky converter.

Check all bolts and nuts clamping gasketed joints while system is under pressure.

Step 3.

Inspect for leakage around output shaft or into lube oil chamber.

This may be caused by a mislocated seal gasket which will not allow the seal drain to

function. The fluid drain holes in the seal assembly and seal gasket must line up with the

drain hole in the housing.

Step 4.

Inspect for leaking fluid into lube oil chamber.

This indicates worn charging pump seal, allowing fluid to leak into the lube oil chamber along

the charging pump shaft.

Step 5.

Inspect for excessive leakage past seals.

This may be indicated by low oil pressure.

a. Low oil pressure may also indicate that filter is clogged.

Replace filter.

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